UGG!! wouldn't you know it just when my car is 1 mile out of warantee the sunroof leaks.

Its raining here in the San Francisco Bay Area. And upon pulling out of the lot from work I noticed a drip out of the corner of my eye. I look down and on my arm rest is water!!!

I look up and see that it came from the front part of the sunroof. I figured maybe i didnt close it all the way and open and close it.

Then 30mins later while taking a corner...DRIP. WTF!!!!!

Anyone know how stop this?!?!?! Its outta warrantee!!!

UGGG..

PS. Paul email me your addy again


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My name is Joey and on both mercedesshop and vw vortex i am known as nokia8860.

Hi i would look at the front edge of the sunroof and check if the drain is plugged or if there are some leaves or similar objects in the channel.This is the most common problem with sunroof leaking.

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A.Velji
88 300E
Debadged and Monotoned
16" E430 OEM Wheels
205/55/16 Tires

Had the same problem with our 97 C280. Remove all of the velcro strips from the top. Should stop the problem.

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1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E (W124)
Arctic White/Grey MB-Tex
Debadged
Euro Headlights
1994/1995 Turn Signals and Taillights
16" x 7J 8-hole (Authentic MB)
Michelin Pilot HX MXM 205/55WR16

DS: Velcro strips?!?!?! When I retract the sunroof I can see a 1/4inch square felt somerthing or other at the center of the lip. But other than that nothing....

I am assuming I should just remove that?

Inside view:


outside view:


any help would be gr8 as when winter rolls arond I would hate to have a leaky roof.

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My name is Joey and on both mercedesshop and vw vortex i am known as nokia8860.

[This message has been edited by nokia8860 (edited 09-02-2000).]

Pushing it to the top

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Mein Name ist Joey und auf VWvortex, mercedesshop und VWenthusiast bekannt ich als Nokia8860.

Do not remove the felt seal strips. If you think you have a leak now, just wait. The wind noise will be spectactular as well. Your drains are plugged. I have seen the 280 setup and it looks like they are in the rear lateral gutter area when the roof is retracted. Try pouring some water in the gutters around the panel and see where it goes. Should run off to the rear and disappear. If not, call roto-rooter . Not sure of the safest way to clear the blockage in your car, but, I cleaned my 300e drains with those long chenelle strips (like pipe cleaners only long). Got them at a local craft store. Good luck..

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Jeff Lawrence
1987 300e
1989 300e
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

Jeff: Thanks for the tip. Ill check out where it drains this weekend...good thing it stop'd rainning here

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Mein Name ist Joey und auf VWvortex, mercedesshop und VWenthusiast bekannt ich als Nokia8860.

Joey:

Are you SURE that it isn't covered under warranty (even tho' you're a few miles out)? I had Smythe European (San Jose) cover stuff on a previous MBZ when I was 6-mos/1000+ miles out of the warranty period. Can't hurt to visit your local MBZ dealer and ask. A lot of time they'll do it out of "good will/customer service". One hint, go there in person with your vehicle and "butter-up" the service advisor (e.g. - "Your facility and staff is always so nice to me and do very professional work, blah, blah, blah") -- you get the picture. As a minimum they'll probably have a look at it and either give you *free* advice, or let you know what it'll cost at which time you say, "Hmm, I heard that it could be fixed under warranty even tho' I'm only a couple miles out, but still within the the 4-years". Give it a try; you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Good luck.

Brian